Sr COP Manager/Shift Lead (Training Manager)

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueWater Federal Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior COP Manager (Training Manager) to support USSOCOM at MacDill AFB. You will operate C2 systems, synchronize situational awareness, and lead operator training across watch teams.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in GCCS, an active TS/SCI, and proven ability to brief senior defense stakeholders. This on-site role requires travel readiness and strong cross‑domain, data‑link, and training expertise.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of GCCS experience and an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Expert knowledge of Joint Operations, Joint C2 systems, TDLs, and cross‑domain solutions.
• Expert knowledge of Collaboration Tools (SharePoint), telecommunications tools (STEs/VoIP/VTC), and TDLs (Link‑16/Link‑11).
• Ability to present to senior U.S. and Coalition defense leadership.
• Experience directing and managing shifts for a COP watch team.
• Familiarity with training development for military communications, C2, and situational awareness systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Sr COP Manager and Shift Lead, including Training Manager responsibilities for operator training and proficiency.
• Maintain knowledge of GCCS FoS, Maven Smart System, MCS COP, and other C2 applications.
• Serve as SME COP Manager within a 24/7 watch team, coordinating theater-wide COP data.
• Manage COP across multiple networks and respond to high-priority tasking for COP products.
• Design and operate COP architectures to support exercises and real-world operations.
• Coordinate data links and sensor data integration from COP sites and external sources.
• Develop and implement training procedures, COP directives, and RMF-compliant security practices.
• Administer and manage the PQTS training program.

Skills

GCCS experience

TS/SCI clearance

Joint C2 systems

Tactical Data Links

Cross-domain solutions

SharePoint

Training program development

Senior briefings

Watch-team leadership

Tools

GCCS FoS

Maven Smart System

MCS COP

SharePoint

TMT (Tasker Management Tool)

VTC/VoIP

Job description

Overview

BlueWater Federal is looking for a Senior COP Manager (Training Manager) to support United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at MacDill AFB.

As a COP Manager (Training Manager), you will operate various C2 systems, using situational awareness synchronization tools and software applications such as Agile Client, Maven Smart System, MCS COP, and/or other systems, to manage the USSOCOM COP.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Sr COP Manager and Shift Lead, along with performing the role of Training Manager responsible for operator training and proficiency across the watch team(s).
• Maintain and demonstrate knowledge of GCCS FoS, Maven Smart System, MCS COP, and other C2 applications.
• Perform as a SME level COP Manager as part of a 24/7 watch team, directing theater joint track/data coordination and manages the theater-wide COP database.
• Manage the COP across several US and Coalition networks and responds to high priority tasking, to include C2 product development.
• Implement and operate COP architectures to support exercises and real world JTF operations and contingencies, facilitates the integration of all available sensor data from theater COP Correlation Sites (CCS) and supplemental data from outside sources.
• Provide operational and technical support of Battlespace Situational Awareness information and coordinate data link interfaces with CCS.
• Implement and evaluate operations, maintenance, and training procedures across multiple areas including COP directives, TTPs, joint training publications, COP skill sets and functions, and OPTASK Link and COP messages.
• Administer and manage the PQTS training program

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years of GCCS experience and have an active TS/SCI clearance
• Expert knowledge of Joint Operations, Joint C2 systems, Tactical Data Links (TDLs), and Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS)
• Expert knowledge of Collaboration Tools (SharePoint), telecommunications tools (STEs/VoIP/VTC), Tactical Data Links (Link-16, Link-11, etc.), cross domain solutions/information sharing solutions
• Ability to give presentations to senior members of U.S. and Coalition defense organizations.
• Ability to understand and analyze complex communications architectures, Cyber Security requirements / implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF), and cross-domain solutions (CDS).
• Experience directing, operating, and/or managing shifts/schedules for a COP Watch Team
• Familiarity with foreign culture and customs across multiple theaters, willingness to travel to partner countries to assist with C2 engagements.
• Knowledge with SharePoint and Tasker Management Tool (TMT) is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in the development and delivery of training for military communications, C2, and/or situational awareness systems

BlueWater Federal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. BlueWater Federal is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.